Abingdon Marathon
Sunday 22nd October saw the running of the Abingdon Marathon, the weather proved to be kind for the 9am start coupled with a flat course through the Oxfordshire countryside allowed for some fast time. I was well pleased beating my PB by 12 minutes finishing 41st in 2:56:39.
(Adrian Kearns)
Great South Run
John Bryant, one of our new V60 members, in his first 10 miler for many years, ran 1:15:42 in Sunday's GSR.
John's Report:
The run's website comments on the weather conditions that it was not a day for setting records. Indeed, the winning men's time was 1min 20 outside the course record and Jo Pavey's winning time in the women's race was 1min 45 slower than the record (and the second woman was a full minute behind Jo).
However, to my own race: I decided, in view of the stage my training had reached and the virus I had had during the week, to aim for 75 minutes. At eight miles and feeling comfortable (although very wet!) I was still on schedule - and then we turned into the gale as we ran along the shoreline road ... I eventually did 75 minutes and 42 seconds (that's the official time) with all that extra 42 seconds occurring between eight and nine and a half miles ... I was in 985th place overall, out of the 18,000 entries.
So I still have a lot to do before I get my times down to what they should be - but that was probably a better run than at the Rushmoor Relays.
(John Bryant)
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th October
On Saturday 14th October the Harriers took 3 teams to Bridgewater for the Parrett Trail Relays which was ran over 6 legs with 6 runners in each team. The start was at 9.00am which meant an early start for the runners as they had to sign in at 8.30am for the first leg runners.
The Parrett Trail Relay started in Steart in Bridgewater and it finished in Winyards Gap in Dorset. The Exmouth Harriers took a Men's & Ladies & Mixed team but the Mixed had to have 3 ladies running in it. In total there was 24 teams running in the event hoping to win either the men's / ladies or the mix team prize and out of the 3 main prizes Exmouth Harriers home 2 of them the Men's and the Ladies and mixed team came home in 4th place.
In the Mens team in leg order Hugh Marsden 2nd (1.06.15), Jamie Palmer 1st (47.02), Jon Croome 3rd (1.01.00), Jim Pyne 4th (1.03.55), Tony Hatchard 5th (56.42), Shaun Lock 6th (1.02.51) . Their total time 5hr 57min 45sec and they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
In the Ladies team also winner their category was Hannah Dupain 1st (1.17.42), Sue Wilkin 2nd (1.09.00), Stef French 3rd (1.06.43), Lorraine Croome 4th (1.09.07), Emma Dupain 5th (1.16.20), Camilla Matheson 6th (1.14.21). Their total was 7hr 13min 13sec also they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
The Mixed team they just missed out of the top 3 teams by just 6 minutes to come home in 4th place. Julie Gellender 4th (1.19.14), Paul Champion 2nd (57.57), Phil Bater 2nd (1.06.04), Steve Merry 2nd (1.06.12), Dawn Teed 7th (1.16.30), Joe Pascoe 2nd (1.06.53) Their total time was 6hr 52min 50sec.
Also thank-you to Sue Price for all driving Sue did along the route and thanks to Camilla and Joe for stepping in at short notice.
On Sunday 3 Harriers went to North Devon for the North Devon 10k.
Ray Elston was the only category winner by finishing in 86th place & 1st vet 65 in a time of (45.29), Lee Russell was in 92nd place in (46.01), and Jim Wyatt came home in 117th place & 2nd vet 60 in (48.37).
(JB)
The Parrett Trail Relay started in Steart in Bridgewater and it finished in Winyards Gap in Dorset. The Exmouth Harriers took a Men's & Ladies & Mixed team but the Mixed had to have 3 ladies running in it. In total there was 24 teams running in the event hoping to win either the men's / ladies or the mix team prize and out of the 3 main prizes Exmouth Harriers home 2 of them the Men's and the Ladies and mixed team came home in 4th place.
In the Mens team in leg order Hugh Marsden 2nd (1.06.15), Jamie Palmer 1st (47.02), Jon Croome 3rd (1.01.00), Jim Pyne 4th (1.03.55), Tony Hatchard 5th (56.42), Shaun Lock 6th (1.02.51) . Their total time 5hr 57min 45sec and they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
In the Ladies team also winner their category was Hannah Dupain 1st (1.17.42), Sue Wilkin 2nd (1.09.00), Stef French 3rd (1.06.43), Lorraine Croome 4th (1.09.07), Emma Dupain 5th (1.16.20), Camilla Matheson 6th (1.14.21). Their total was 7hr 13min 13sec also they were 16 minutes ahead of second place team.
The Mixed team they just missed out of the top 3 teams by just 6 minutes to come home in 4th place. Julie Gellender 4th (1.19.14), Paul Champion 2nd (57.57), Phil Bater 2nd (1.06.04), Steve Merry 2nd (1.06.12), Dawn Teed 7th (1.16.30), Joe Pascoe 2nd (1.06.53) Their total time was 6hr 52min 50sec.
Also thank-you to Sue Price for all driving Sue did along the route and thanks to Camilla and Joe for stepping in at short notice.
On Sunday 3 Harriers went to North Devon for the North Devon 10k.
Ray Elston was the only category winner by finishing in 86th place & 1st vet 65 in a time of (45.29), Lee Russell was in 92nd place in (46.01), and Jim Wyatt came home in 117th place & 2nd vet 60 in (48.37).
(JB)
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Honiton 12k - 8th October
Adrian Kearns - 46:29 (7th)
Roger Rowe - 47:57 (10th and 1st Vet/50 & 60)
Hannah Dupain - 51:34 (2nd Lady)
John Perratt - 53:50 (2nd Vet/60)
Ted Bloomfield - 54:26 (3rd Vet/60)*
Lee Russell - 56:14
Nigel Dupain - 57:30
* Great day, not too cold but a little windy. Ted B has just moved to East Devon and is hoping to join the Harriers in a few days, thus strengthening the V/60 squad still further.
(RR)
Roger Rowe - 47:57 (10th and 1st Vet/50 & 60)
Hannah Dupain - 51:34 (2nd Lady)
John Perratt - 53:50 (2nd Vet/60)
Ted Bloomfield - 54:26 (3rd Vet/60)*
Lee Russell - 56:14
Nigel Dupain - 57:30
* Great day, not too cold but a little windy. Ted B has just moved to East Devon and is hoping to join the Harriers in a few days, thus strengthening the V/60 squad still further.
(RR)
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Exeter Winter 3k - Race 1 - 4th October
Roger Rowe 10:54
Andrew Johnson 10:59
Lee Russell 11:32
Nigel Dupain 12:01
John Perratt 12:24
Les Turner 14:52
Dave Eveleigh 16:38
Excellent night... cool with no wind, ideal conditions in fact. Roger and Andrew continue their duel, with Lee running rather quicker than he had felt capable. John was rather mismatched in the 'B' race (he would have been quicker IMHO in the 'C' race) tailing off rather. Nice to see Les and and Dave too. Dave I think has run more of these 3k races than any other club member, having been part of the organising team for ages too. A good night.
The next 3k 'on the track' race is on the 1st November... it is not too late to enter the series (of 4) as 3 out of 4 are to count towards the final positions.
(RR)
Andrew Johnson 10:59
Lee Russell 11:32
Nigel Dupain 12:01
John Perratt 12:24
Les Turner 14:52
Dave Eveleigh 16:38
Excellent night... cool with no wind, ideal conditions in fact. Roger and Andrew continue their duel, with Lee running rather quicker than he had felt capable. John was rather mismatched in the 'B' race (he would have been quicker IMHO in the 'C' race) tailing off rather. Nice to see Les and and Dave too. Dave I think has run more of these 3k races than any other club member, having been part of the organising team for ages too. A good night.
The next 3k 'on the track' race is on the 1st November... it is not too late to enter the series (of 4) as 3 out of 4 are to count towards the final positions.
(RR)
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
October Race Diary
04 EXETER WINTER 3K SERIES [EXETER ARENA]
08 DEVIOCK BOUNDER (10m) [SEATON, CORNWALL]
08 HONITON 12k
08 WESTWARD LEAGUE - REDRUTH
15 DARTMOOR VALE MARATHON, ½M & 10k [NEWTON ABBOT]
15 NORTH DEVON 10k [SOUTH MOLTON]
15 REDRUTH 10k
22 EXMOOR STAGGER (16m) [MINEHEAD]
22 EXMOOR STUMBLE (6m) [MINEHEAD]
22 GREAT SOUTH RUN [PORTSMOUTH]
29 CUCKOO WALTZ (7m) [St AGNES]
29 WESTWARD LEAGUE - St AUSTELL
08 DEVIOCK BOUNDER (10m) [SEATON, CORNWALL]
08 HONITON 12k
08 WESTWARD LEAGUE - REDRUTH
15 DARTMOOR VALE MARATHON, ½M & 10k [NEWTON ABBOT]
15 NORTH DEVON 10k [SOUTH MOLTON]
15 REDRUTH 10k
22 EXMOOR STAGGER (16m) [MINEHEAD]
22 EXMOOR STUMBLE (6m) [MINEHEAD]
22 GREAT SOUTH RUN [PORTSMOUTH]
29 CUCKOO WALTZ (7m) [St AGNES]
29 WESTWARD LEAGUE - St AUSTELL
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
The tent at Rushmoor
Here John Bryant and I are chatting with Geoff Scott (Poole - Bronze last year) who's club did not manage a V60 team this year.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Here are the boys...
SEAA Veterans Road Relays - V60 race
Saturday, 23rd September 2006
Rushmoor Arena in Aldershot was constructed in 1923 for Army Tattoos, and over the years has seen many thousands of folk congregating in its spacious setting. Over the past 20 years, in the early autumn of the year, it has been the venue for the South of England AA Road Relays. The role of honour of the event is long and distinguished, with medals in the past being won by British Olympic, European and Commonwealth athletes.
After a 4th place in the 2005 event, the Exmouth Harriers Vet/60 squad travelled to this year's event in anticipation of a hard-fought battle for the 2006 medals.
A hot (23.5 degrees) and very humid day in the Rushmoor bowl caused some furrowed brows... but heck, it's the same for everyone, although the times suffered as a result.
Roger Rowe was, as usual, running the first leg for the Harriers, and completed the two-lap, 6k course in 23:02 to finish in 1st place, 1 minute and 9 seconds clear of the second placed athlete in what turned out to be the 3rd fastest leg of the day. Handing over to Ray Elston.
Ray ran a storming leg in 26:26 to finish extending the Harriers lead to 1 minute and 20 seconds over eventual winners Oxford City AC.
New member John Bryant was the Harriers third leg runner, running his first race in the blue and gold. John has been out of the sport for some years after an illustrious Vet/40 & 50 career, but ran well to complete in 27:08 but dropping one place to hand over to anchor leg runner John Perratt some 2 minutes and 20 seconds adrift of Oxford City AC. The big 'mover' on this leg was Clive Rutland of Oxford who took over 3 minutes out of John in 6 kilometers!
John Perratt was as usual our 'anchor' athlete, but found the pressure from fast-finishing Hugh Arnold from Thames Hare and Hounds too hot to handle, so losing another place on his leg, but bringing the Harriers home in good heart in Bronze medal position well clear of Herts Phoenix AC in 4th place. Oxford's Gareth Jones running the fastest leg of the day bringing Oxford home in first place.
Final Results and Positions:
Gold - Oxford United 1:37:04
Silver - Thames Hare & Hounds 1:41:15
Bronze - Little old Exmouth Harriers, up against all these 'big guns' 1:42:25
Harriers Leg Times:
1st leg - Rog Rowe 23:02
2nd leg - Ray Elston 26:26
3rd Leg - John Bryant 27:08
Anchor - John Perratt 25:49
Fastest Individual Times:
Gold - Gareth Jones (Oxford United) 22:48
Silver - Hugh Arnold (Thames Hare & Hounds) 22:53
Bronze - Rog Rowe (Exmouth Harriers) 23:02
Gareth also won the BMAF 10k in Swansea the day after the Rushmoor relays - a notable double.
It was really great too, to have Jim Wyatt in attendance acting as reserve, team manager and chief supporter! Thanks Jim...
Roger R.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Yeovilton 5k - 13th Sept
Just back from the final race in this year's series. Big field, of pretty good quality. Very dark and dank with rain and humidity.
I ran 18:46 (6:02pace) for 1st Vet/60 - 85.20%
Now for 10 days rest before the Vet's relays at Aldershot.
(Roger R)
I ran 18:46 (6:02pace) for 1st Vet/60 - 85.20%
Now for 10 days rest before the Vet's relays at Aldershot.
(Roger R)
Race Reports - 10 Sept
ON Sunday September 10th 2 harriers travelled to Ivybridge for the Ivybrige Beacon Challenge an 7.5 mile Multi-Terrain race which took the runners through some tough terrain and also a small river crossing. Dave Stone racing his first race since the Great West run came home in 5th place overall and 3rd senior man in a time of (54.55), and also taken part was Jim Wyatt who came home in 55th place in a time of ( 1.13.31). There were a total of 109 finishers... the winner, Russell Quew of Plymouth Harriers in (51.01).
Also on the same day 7 Harriers travelled to Seaton for the Seaton Half Marathon and the Incorportating of the Devon Half Marathon Championships. With a fast 2 lap course some the runners were hoping that their was a chance of personal best for the half.
First home for the Harriers was Steve Tancock who finished in 15th place overall and 2nd vet 50 in ( 1.26.24 ), Adrain Kearns came next in 17th place in ( 1.27.10 ), with Hannah Dupain in 65th place overall and 1st Senior Lady in ( 1.35.50 ).
Supervet John Perratt came home in 115th place,1st Vet 65 in ( 1.42.56 ), Emma Dupain came home in 181st place in ( 1.55.32 ), Nigel Dupain came next in 182nd place in ( 1.55.33 ),and completing
The Harriers line-up was completed by Trevor Cope who came home in 200th place in ( 1.59.18 ) .Their were a total of 278 finishers and the winner was Mike Feighan of Exeter Harriers in ( 1.16.02 ). In the Devon Half Marathon Championship Exmouth Harriers took home 2 gold and 1 silver medals for their hard work. They were Hannah Dupain who took home a gold medal for being the 1st senior lady, John Perratt also took home gold in the vet 65 age category and Steve Tancock took the silver medal in the vet 50 age category.
(Jon Bamsey)
Also on the same day 7 Harriers travelled to Seaton for the Seaton Half Marathon and the Incorportating of the Devon Half Marathon Championships. With a fast 2 lap course some the runners were hoping that their was a chance of personal best for the half.
First home for the Harriers was Steve Tancock who finished in 15th place overall and 2nd vet 50 in ( 1.26.24 ), Adrain Kearns came next in 17th place in ( 1.27.10 ), with Hannah Dupain in 65th place overall and 1st Senior Lady in ( 1.35.50 ).
Supervet John Perratt came home in 115th place,1st Vet 65 in ( 1.42.56 ), Emma Dupain came home in 181st place in ( 1.55.32 ), Nigel Dupain came next in 182nd place in ( 1.55.33 ),and completing
The Harriers line-up was completed by Trevor Cope who came home in 200th place in ( 1.59.18 ) .Their were a total of 278 finishers and the winner was Mike Feighan of Exeter Harriers in ( 1.16.02 ). In the Devon Half Marathon Championship Exmouth Harriers took home 2 gold and 1 silver medals for their hard work. They were Hannah Dupain who took home a gold medal for being the 1st senior lady, John Perratt also took home gold in the vet 65 age category and Steve Tancock took the silver medal in the vet 50 age category.
(Jon Bamsey)
Self Transcendence 5k - Edinburgh (6-Sep)
Phew... that's a mouthful. Andy Johnson and I ran the ST 5k in The Meadows in Edinburgh on Wednesday (6th) night. In my case after a 5 hour drive up to Scotland from Sheffield.
The results?
I finished in 19:03 (a personal worst, but still 1st V/60 with Andy just behind in 19:04). He'd have beaten me but for Mary yelling at me in the final 30 yards that he was closing fast. I was knackered... my splits say it all.... 5:50 - mile 1, 6:09 - mile 2, 6:20 - mile 3, with the odd 44 seconds for the final tenth. Felt SO weary come the end. Andy ran VERY even pace for the whole race.
Great fun anyway... especially as I was able to run up Arthur's Seat the day afterwards before returning to Sheffield yesterday.
Anyone else going to the Yeovilton 5k on Wednesday (7pm-ish start)?
I'll be there... travelling hopefully!
The results?
I finished in 19:03 (a personal worst, but still 1st V/60 with Andy just behind in 19:04). He'd have beaten me but for Mary yelling at me in the final 30 yards that he was closing fast. I was knackered... my splits say it all.... 5:50 - mile 1, 6:09 - mile 2, 6:20 - mile 3, with the odd 44 seconds for the final tenth. Felt SO weary come the end. Andy ran VERY even pace for the whole race.
Great fun anyway... especially as I was able to run up Arthur's Seat the day afterwards before returning to Sheffield yesterday.
Anyone else going to the Yeovilton 5k on Wednesday (7pm-ish start)?
I'll be there... travelling hopefully!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Bideford 10 - 3rd September
Steve Merry - M50 1:13:35
Dawn Teed - W40 1:19:26
Diccon Haynes - SM 1:24:20
Dawn Teed - W40 1:19:26
Diccon Haynes - SM 1:24:20
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Jurassic Coast 10k
4 Shaun Lock 38:30
6 Steve Hockings Thompson 39:18
10 Richard Selby 40:36
11 Stephen Tancock 40:47
52 Diccon Haynes 49:41
60 Jim Wyatt 50:34
6 Steve Hockings Thompson 39:18
10 Richard Selby 40:36
11 Stephen Tancock 40:47
52 Diccon Haynes 49:41
60 Jim Wyatt 50:34
Battle of Sedgemoor 10k
On Sunday the 27th August 2 Harriers travelled to Langport in Somerset for the Battle of Sedgemoor 10k Road Race. With a fast course many runners were hoping for some personal best times. Dawn Teed did just that by lowering her time to 45.55 which was a PB by 1 minute, finishing in 130th place. Phil Bater, who was pacing Dawn, did the same time.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Torbay 10k - 20th August
36:42 PALMER, James Male 35-39
36:52 LOCK, Shaun Male 30-34
37:49 KEARNS, Adrian Male 35-39
39:03 ROWE, Roger Male Vet 60-64 1st Vet/60
40:25 JOHNSON, Andrew Male Vet 40-44
42:35 PERRATT, John Male Vet 65+ 1st Vet/65
45:20 RUSSELL, Lee Male Vet 50-54
49:33 WYATT, Jim Male Vet 60-64
Monday, July 03, 2006
Sarah & Oliver's Wedding...
Courseulles sur Mer is a lovely little French seaside town with typical old French houses and wonderful food...
We popped into the Info bureau and noticed that there was a running club and to contact Olivier - he has taken over the running club there - a lot of the guests were running club friends. Courseulles is twinned with Dartmouth and the club are coming over for the Dartmouth Regatta race - in Sep I think?
The wedding was lovely and Sarah's baby is a real sweetie.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
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